Jungle Fighters #BookReview

In the early stages of the Pacific War, General Douglas MacArthur was expected to prevent the Japanese from taking Australia. With limited forces, MacArthur had to be tactical, and the key to the continent’s defense was the island of New Guinea, just above the northeast tip of Australia.

In the fall of 1941, at the age of twenty-six, Jules Archer joined the US Armed Forces. A few months later, he joined MacArthur as a member of the small task force being sent to New Guinea.

With good reason not to expect to return alive, Archer and his troop were plunged into a new kind of war.  They fought in a jungle among a primitive Melanesian people, some tribes of which were headhunters.  For nearly four years they endured in the distant jungle.  This is an inside look at one of the lesser-known stories of one of the worst wars the world has known.  It’s a story of the absurdities, fears, camaraderie, and even humor of life as a wartime soldier.

Our Thoughts:
I felt Jungle Fighters was a fantastic introduction to the fight for New Guinea.  I’m not very familiar about this particular campaign, but loved reading and learning more about it.  The author of this amazing title, Jules Archer had an interesting career in the Army and then Army Air Force.  This book isn’t all roses and sunshine.  He writes about his experience..all of it. Jungle Fighters truly is a fantastic and informative read for young adults.

Jungle fighters is currently available with a SRP of $16.99.